Additional Resources

National Organizations

Alzheimer's Association
National office: Information, free literature, links to other sites, new findings at alz.org

 

Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Provides optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families. They have many resources available to caregivers and other organizations helping families - books, videos, grants. alzfdn.org

 

Local & Regional Resources

Area Agency on Aging
Services, information, resources, support, education, and referrals
Elder Help Line 1-866-413-5337

 

Regional Ombudsmen (advocates for individuals in facilities)

Caregiver Specialists (skilled and knowledgeable resources and supports)

Aging services and resources in local regions

 

AARP
Resources, caregiver workshops, information
Free Caregiver Resource Kit (#D15267)
1-800-424-3410

 

Caregiving Online

Online newsletters, information sources, and resources

teepasnow.com - Nationally renowned dementia care & training expert
caregiving.com
fullcirclecare.org
dementiacarecentral.com

 

Books

There's Still a Person in There – a Complete Guide to Treating and Coping with Alzheimer's disease.
Castleman, M. et al. New York, NY: Penguin Putnam, 2000.

Alzheimer's - A Broken Brain
Richard, M. Tuscaloosa, AL: Dementia Education and Training Program, 1999. Simple pictures and short text BUT great visual cues to understanding why people do what they do.

Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care
Bell, V & Troxel, D. Baltimore, MD: Health Professions Press, 2003.

Alzheimer's Early Stages – First Steps for Family, Friends, and Caregivers
Kuhn, D. Alamenda, CA: Hunter House, 2003.

What If It's Not Alzheimer's? A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia
(Updated & Revised) (Paperback), Lisa Radin (Editor), Gary Radin (Editor), 2007

The Fall Alzheimer's Foundation Care Advantage Magazine article (PDF)

 

Education Institute DVDs Collection

See our list of DVDs available for purchase.